Jim Mather has been appointed chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa chairman Richard Batley said he was pleased to announce the appointment of someone of the calibre and experience of Mr Mather. “Mr Mather has achieved impressive gains in his eight years leading Māori Television,” Mr Batley said. “He has… [Continue Reading]
Mr Vintage gets it wrong
April 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
Mr Vintage has sparked controversy over one their newest T-shirt designs – “Chief Wahoo, one of the most iconic sports logos around, with a NZ twist.” The design features the Cleveland Indians baseball team logo – an illustration of a male Native American cartoon caricature a moko kauae (female chin tattoos). “Hey friends, we’ve pulled this… [Continue Reading]
Clash of the Pacific nations – Toa Samoa to take on Mate Ma’a Tonga in League
April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
April 20 2013 will mark a historic moment in International Rugby League, as Toa Samoa take on Mate Ma’a Tonga in a standalone test. The test will be a first between two nations other than Australia and New Zealand to mark ANZAC Day. The game will provide an opportunity for both Samoans and Tongans to… [Continue Reading]
New Zealand almost rated as the most friendliest country in the world. Almost.
April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What is the most friendliest country in the world? New Zealand? Not quite, but almost. In the list of 140 countries ranked by the World Economic Forum, New Zealand was just pipped by Iceland as the friendliest country in the world. Which is not bad and a great endorsement for our tourism industry and people. … [Continue Reading]
Samoa Air charging airline fares based on passenger weight
April 3, 2013 By 8 Comments
Samoa Air has decided to charge their customers airfares based on their weight, a decision which would see the heavier passengers being punished with more expensive fares for their size. “This is the fairest way of travelling,” says Samoa Air CEO Chris Langton, their airline is the first in the world to adopt this policy.… [Continue Reading]
North and South Island’s Māori names may formally become official
April 2, 2013 By 2 Comments
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa last Thursday agreed to proceed to publicly consult on proposals to formally assign official alternative names to New Zealand’s two main islands – meaning that either the English name or the Māori name, or both names together could be used as official. NZGB Chair… [Continue Reading]
New Māori Futuremakers website launched by Hon Dr Pita Sharples
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
More than 500 young people and their families helped develop a new website that aims to inspire Māori to take on tertiary studies and industry training. Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples launched www.MaoriFutureMakers.com at Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Tapuwae in Māngere today. The website profiles Maori working in knowledge-based jobs, and the… [Continue Reading]
Michelle Hippolite announced as new Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri
September 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Michelle Hippolite Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri The State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, today announced the appointment of Michelle Hippolite (Waikato, Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) as the Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development, TPK) During the last 16 years Ms Hippolite has been in senior roles in the Museum of… [Continue Reading]
Maori arts festival hopes to promote national prominence with traditional art
August 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nelson is on the verge of its biggest public celebration of Maori art yet. It started, as a lot of things do, with a conversation. The seed was planted by a group of enthusiastic iwi leaders at a Nelson City Council kotahitanga hui and now it’s sprouting. Iwi planned to gauge interest with a trial… [Continue Reading]
Maraea Rakuraku wins 2012′s Kapiti Island’s Writer in Residence Award
August 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maraea Rakuraku, Radio NZ’s co-producer/presenter of Te Ahi Kaa (a weekly kaupapa Maori programme) has been awarded 2012′s annual Tau Mai e Kapiti Writer in Residence award. This award is funded by Creative NZ’s Te Waka Toi. This will give Rakuraku the ultimate writer’s escape, to spend eight weeks writing on Kapiti Island during the upcoming… [Continue Reading]
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